Table 2.

Inter-rater Reliability

Theme	Description	Rating (ƙ)*
Culture	Two primary areas within this theme are exposure/awareness and comparison. Culture can be understood by recognizing the unique aspects of another group and by comparing one’s own culture to that of another; includes recognition of cultural barriers.	.73
Interaction with Locals	Description of experiences participants shared with locals and their attitude toward the experiences; includes both direct and indirect interaction.	.77
Recognized Learning & Growth	Experiences when participants gain something meaningful out of the process and feel they have learned something more than program curriculum. This theme specifically required that participants expressed awareness of their learning.	.71
Preparation & Expectations	Reflection on how prepared individuals were for the program experiences and whether or not the trip met, exceeded, or did not meet their expectations.	.83
Group Dynamics	References to the program group’s cohesion, compatibility, and other social aspects.	.79
Impact on Future	References to change immediately or in the future attributed to experiences during the program, also includes expected challenges to adjusting when returning home.	.76
Awareness of Social Issues	Awareness of issues representing global or universal challenges faced by humanity; often includes expression of a desire to change.	.71
Conservation	Discussion of issues including wildlife preservation, pollution, climate change, recycling, energy sources, or any other sustainability and natural preservation topics	.73

^*ƙ>0.70 is considered to be high or excellent reliability